Membership of Israeli Osteopathic Association:
An osteopath practicing in Israel should be a member of the Israeli Osteopathic Association (IOA). Always ask to see their membership certificate. Membership indicates that the osteopath is sufficiently qualified with a 4 year full time degree in osteopathy, has professional indemnity insurance, works to a code of ethics and is bound by disciplinary procedures.The Israeli Osteopathic Association aims to maintain high standards of osteopathic practice in Israel, thereby protecting the public from unqualified practitioners. Avoid osteopaths who are not fully qualified and are not members of the Israeli Osteopathic Association.The Israeli Osteopathic Association is working with Misrad Habriut (Health Ministry) defining who in Israel may legally call themselves osteopaths.